Fuel tank refresh- torque settings? - SV650.org

Tamsen Cooper · 06-05-18, 06:11 PM

Hey all,

I have removed the 4 bolts that take the fuel cap off the top of the fuel tank on the SV650 curvy (2002). I never realised the other 3 bolts were dummy bolts!

Simple question really; what is the torque setting of those 4 bolts? I have been through my bible of a Haynes manual, thrown out a load of google searches and am still drawing a blank.

My project is to take the chipped paint of the surround, sand down, repaint and replace with a nice set of carbon effect add-ons and new stainless steal bolts, and yes...I am filming the process!

maviczap · 06-05-18, 06:40 PM

The correct torque setting is.....,..,................., tight enough, but not too tight and nice and evenly spread.

Not a crucial part, and rarely removed, hence why there's no recommend torque.

Tamsen Cooper · 06-05-18, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by maviczap

The correct torque setting is.....,..,................., tight enough, but not too tight and nice and evenly spread.

Yeah I figured that much! lmao!

squirrel_hunter · 06-05-18, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by maviczap

The correct torque setting is.....,..,................., tighten it until you strip the threads then back it off half a turn.

Fixed for you, no charge.

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Originally Posted by Tamsen Cooper

and replace with a nice set of carbon effect add-ons

No. If you're going to go for carbon it should only be the real stuff, and even then carbon should be known and not seen.

maviczap · 06-05-18, 07:58 PM

Is that the update missing from my Haynes manual?

Tamsen Cooper · 06-05-18, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

No. If you're going to go for carbon it should only be the real stuff, and even then carbon should be known and not seen.

This is a JOllify one (The picture of one is here https://www.amazon.co.uk/JOllify-Car.../dp/B00KCOATLY), so it is actually carbon fibre. However, I have sanded and resprayed the silver outer so I am thinking of leaving that silver and just using the carbon to cover the middle part, the very centre of mine has lots of pitting and just looks rough.

squirrel_hunter · 07-05-18, 12:19 AM

Its your bike and your choice, however from experience every bike I've found tat like that on I've found enough other things to make me think the previous owner should have their tools taken away from them.

06-05-18, 06:11 PM	#1
Tamsen Cooper Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Falmouth, Cornwall Posts: 161	Fuel tank refresh- torque settings? Hey all, I have removed the 4 bolts that take the fuel cap off the top of the fuel tank on the SV650 curvy (2002). I never realised the other 3 bolts were dummy bolts! Simple question really; what is the torque setting of those 4 bolts? I have been through my bible of a Haynes manual, thrown out a load of google searches and am still drawing a blank. My project is to take the chipped paint of the surround, sand down, repaint and replace with a nice set of carbon effect add-ons and new stainless steal bolts, and yes...I am filming the process! __________________ New Girl Sets Up YouTube Channel on SV650- see my channel; Tamsen Cooper Like, Comment, subscribe

06-05-18, 06:40 PM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Fuel tank refresh- torque settings? The correct torque setting is.....,..,................., tight enough, but not too tight and nice and evenly spread. Not a crucial part, and rarely removed, hence why there's no recommend torque. __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

06-05-18, 07:58 PM	#5
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Fuel tank refresh- torque settings? Is that the update missing from my Haynes manual? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

07-05-18, 12:19 AM	#7
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,570	Re: Fuel tank refresh- torque settings? Its your bike and your choice, however from experience every bike I've found tat like that on I've found enough other things to make me think the previous owner should have their tools taken away from them. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

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